My former coffee pot did that thing. I don't know how often it happened before I tossed it. The basket would swing open and water and coffee grounds and mess would be where steaming hot yummy should have been awaiting me. Before I found my new beloved pot (coffee that is) I had a long twist tie holding it to keep it from swinging open on me. Because coffee mess all over the counter is no way to start the day.
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Laura - Mar 26, 2007 3:54:35 am PDT #2277 of 10003
Our wings are not tired.
vw bug - Mar 26, 2007 3:55:57 am PDT #2278 of 10003
Mostly lurking...
This is the first time it's done it. I hope it doesn't become a pattern. It's quite a lovely (and was expensive...my parents got it for me for Christmas a couple years ago) pot. I hope it doesn't have to go to the trash.
tommyrot - Mar 26, 2007 4:01:40 am PDT #2279 of 10003
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
The machine part exploded--sending coffee grinds everywhere, and making it impossible for the coffee to brew.
You're just lucky you weren't there when it happened, as you could have had coffee shrapnel embedded in your body. Or maybe that would have been a good thing....
Laura - Mar 26, 2007 4:03:21 am PDT #2280 of 10003
Our wings are not tired.
No, my machine had a crap hinge on the basket. It lived on my counter far longer than it deserved.
Stephanie - Mar 26, 2007 4:05:03 am PDT #2281 of 10003
Trust my rage
Thanks for the well-wishes, all. Ellie's upstairs sleeping and getting better, I hope.
I was thinking a lot about Sean as I was trying to get her medicine down her throat this morning, but thankfully, she can (sort of) be reasoned with.
WindSparrow - Mar 26, 2007 4:21:53 am PDT #2282 of 10003
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Get better soon Ellie. Your mom needs a break from worrying.
Poor vw, cleaning before coffee is harsh.
Laura - Mar 26, 2007 4:32:46 am PDT #2283 of 10003
Our wings are not tired.
{{Ellie and mom}} I'm sorry she isn't feeling well. I hope she wakes up happy and all better as kids so often do.
sj - Mar 26, 2007 4:34:49 am PDT #2284 of 10003
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I hope Ellie is feeling better soon.
JZ - Mar 26, 2007 5:37:54 am PDT #2285 of 10003
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
Poor little critter, and her poor mom! Thinking healing and soothing thoughts for both of you.
askye - Mar 26, 2007 5:44:42 am PDT #2286 of 10003
Thrive to spite them
Poor Ellie, sending healing~ma her way.
I'm so excited! I made a suggestion at work and it was presented to the Director and he liked it, so we're going ahead with this. So cool.